Future Grandmasters of The Attention Game

The piece explores the potential consequences of AI-generated content on the internet, particularly its effects on platforms that incentivize human attention for profit. It suggests that while AI-generated content may pose a threat to certain platforms, it could also prompt a positive transformation in internet culture by challenging the dominance of algorithm-driven content. The author examines how algorithms shape the attention game and how creators often prioritize pleasing these algorithms over crafting meaningful content. The article concludes by proposing that as AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, there may be a heightened appreciation for genuinely human-made art and connections.